Human Rights

What would happen if American lawyers began to cite decisions from courts in other countries, and from international courts? Would it enhance our judicial system - or bring chaos? Even asking this question makes many lawyers nervous. After all, many have long assumed that federal, state and local law comprise the totality of our legal system.

This article argues that utilizing law from jurisdictions outside our borders is not only possible, but also may, in the near future, become a highly significant legal development